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BJ07 EFU

2007 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,952 mi
Last recorded144,952 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EFU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 141,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 140,085 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 138,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,705 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 128,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 115,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,630 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

wipers split & smearing screen

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 68,811 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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BJ07 EFU is a 2007 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 96,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ07 EFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ07 EFU registered?

BJ07 EFU is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is BJ07 EFU safe to buy?

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